Romans 7:21

So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I find then the law, that, to me, while I desire to do good, evil is present.

World English Bible (WEB)

I find{G2147}{(G5719)} then{G686} a law{G3551}, that{G3754}, when I{G1698} would{G2309}{(G5723)} do{G4160}{(G5721)} good{G2570}, evil{G2556} is present{G3873}{(G5736)} with me{G1698}.

Strong's King James

(21) Finding then this law which is evil is present in me myself, the one wanting to do good!

The F.O.G

[21] So I discover this principle at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

I find, then, the law, that when I desire to do what is right, with me the evil is present,

Young's Literal Translation

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Romans 7:21

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Jean Paul Joseph

Romans 7:21